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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1927
Page
11
A readable digest of scripture verses and prayers followed by church notices. It lists sermons and service times from Westminster Presbyterian and Immanuel Lutheran Churches, plus Bible school details, youth groups, and visitor welcome. It also includes brief phrases from Philippians and Exodus reflections and a call to Sabbath observance.
In Bluefield two churches schedule a weekend by Dr. F. H. Barron D D former Elkins pastor and new Christian education secretary for the West Virginia Synod. He preaches at 11 am at First Presbyterian and at 7 pm at Westminster. The Lions Club Quartet will perform at the vesper service and other church activities include Grace Methodist sermons and a Wednesday prayer gathering.
Milwaukee inventor E Oliver offers a free sample device said to cut gasoline costs, claiming millions in savings for motorists. The ad seeks local distributors and promises profits of 75 to 150 dollars weekly, urging interested readers to write for a sample and business opportunity.
Miss Mary Collins of Roanoke Virginia extols Herb Extract, formerly Herb Juice, as the most effective remedy for constipation indigestion headaches and fatigue from an impoverished system. She urges others to try it and notes improvements in digestion bowel regularity and overall health with sales listed at Bluefield Princeton Matoaka Northfork and Gary area druggists.
The church marks the first anniversary of Pastor Weeks' tenure at Coll Avenue Baptist. All members are urged to attend as the Sunday worship targets 400 in the morning, with a 7 p.m. YPA meeting. The Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday under the three South Bluefield churches. Departments meet at different churches. meeting places will be announced Sunday at Corner Dublin and South Mercer streets. Sunday school starts 9:50 a.m. with Superintendent D. M. Easley in charge.
The day includes a 11 o'clock morning service led by Rev. J. Taylor Stinson and a 6 45 o'clock B Y P U gathering. The 7 45 o'clock evening service features a song service led by Mr. Neilson. A Wednesday prayer meeting follows at 7 45. The church invites friends and strangers to attend.
Rev J A Baylor leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Roy Thompson and W Warlick as superintendents. Morning sermon at 11 focuses on The Conditions Of An Abounding Life. An experienced China missionary guest speaks at evening service. Music by James Wimner Browns choir. Board of stewards meet 7 30 Monday. Men's Club banquet Tuesday 6 15. Midweek prayer 7 45 Wednesday. Daily Vacation Bible School runs 9 each day. Trinity Methodist at Corner Washington and College.
A church page invites attenders to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with James Kehie as superintendent and morning preaching by Dr W H Hendricks. Dr W D Akers of Asbury College preaches at evening hour. Epworth league meets at 7 18 with midweek service Wednesday. Christ Episcopal at Tazewell and Dubbing invites prayers and classes with Rev J W Hobson and warm welcome.
The Church of God at 117 South Street lists Rev Chas Rice as pastor with Sunday School from 9 45 to 10 45 AM led by Mere M tf as indicated in the notice.
A description extols shingles available in a restful gray or warm blend, claiming they resist wear, warping, curling, and color change. The material is presented as solid, substantial, and permanent.
Morning worship at 11 by the pastor with a sermon titled A Message to the Church. Evening service at 7 45. Evangelistic prayer meetings on Wednesday and Friday nights. Everyone invited and welcome to attend any or all meetings.
At Fort Meade Florida on June 18 Governor Martin was presented with two watermelons to mark the opening of the season. One melon weighed 61 1 2 pounds and the other 52 pounds as he accepted the unusual gift in a ceremonial moment.
A brief exchange from Tit-Bits shows a man on his honeymoon explaining his wife stayed home to run the shop. The quip highlights the era's humor and domestic roles in a concise, light note.
The first week of vacation Bible school at Immanuel Lutheran Church proved very rewarding for pupils and teachers. Attendance grew, and friends and parents are invited to visit during daily sessions, which begin each day at one o'clock. Closing services are set for Sunday night, July 3, with a play The Hiding and Finding of Moses. Handwork from the term will be on display.
A square piece of black velvet with a deep gold rinsed edging creates a striking evening shawl to wear over delicate chiffon gowns, elevating formal attire with rich texture and color.
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